Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Tele Job

Healthforce•Middlebury, VT

2d•$2,966 - $3,147•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in Medical Surgical Telemetry with some Progressive Care components. The assignment is in a small, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital unit located in Middlebury, Vermont. The unit operates with 24/7 hospitalist coverage and emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. The patient population ranges from young adults to end of life. The environment is high-reliability with 24/7 hospitalist, lab, and x-ray support.

Requirements

Active RN license required at time of submission
Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical Telemetry experience
Prior travel nursing experience required
ACLS and BLS certifications; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required prior to start
EPIC EMR experience within the past 2 years (nonnegotiable)
Charge RN experience preferred/required; insulin drip and cardiac drip experience required
Ability to work in a Med Surg Telemetry unit with progressive care components and collaborate with hospitalists and ancillary staff

Nice To Haves

Charge RN experience preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care for medical, telemetry, orthopedic, urology, gynecology, and general surgery patients; assess conditions and adjust care plans as needed.
Monitor telemetry tracings, respond to acuity changes, and participate in rapid response, Code 99, fall, and IV team activities.
Administer medications, including insulin and cardiac drips as prescribed, using the unit’s medication system; document in the EMR.
Collaborate with a 24/7 hospitalist group dedicated to the unit and coordinate transfers when higher levels of care are indicated.
Assist with procedures, IV starts, wound care, and patient education; coordinate with LNA/CNA/PCT staff when available.
Maintain unit protocols, ensure patient safety, and support a patient-centered care approach in a small but capable team.